By Uzair Adam Imam
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed the North West Development Commission Bill into law.
The Daily Reality reports that the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, announced this to journalists on Tuesday during a meeting at his office in the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.
As the sponsor of the bill, Senator Barau expressed his gratitude to the President for recognizing the challenges faced by the people of the Northwest zone and enacting the bill into law.
Sen. Barau said, “Mr President has signed the North West Development Commission Bill into law. It is a body that is going to assist the development of the zone.
“Today is the happiest day of our lives. We have been praying that this commission be established. Now is the time to enhance the wellbeing and development of the North West zone.
“This means that the President has the political will to develop this country. I call on Nigerians to be patient with the President.
“He has done well for us and we appreciate what he has done. This means that he is a leader to trust,” he stated.